Ingredients

  • 175 grams fresh or dried tagliatelle ( pasta ), cook as per instructions
  • 180 grams of best crab meat , ready cooked.
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 to 3 spring onions, finely sliced ( include some of the green)
  • 2 medium cloves of garlic, crushed or very finely chopped
  • 8 cherry tomatoes on the vine
  • 1 tbsp philadelphia cheese, cream or creme fraiche
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 of dried chilli flakes
  • 2 sprigs of coriander chopped or torn
  • 2 slice or wedges of lime to drizzle. (optional)

Method

  • Cook your pasta as per instructions and preferences.
  • In the meantime heat the oil gently , add the tomatoes , (halve them if they are to big.
  • Keep the peel side nearest to pan) add the onions and the garlic.
  • Cook until the tomatoes show a slight dent or split in the skin.
  • This takes a few minutes only.
  • Add the creme cheese , cream or creme fraiche, gently stir.
  • Add the crabmeat pepper and chilly flakes.
  • Stir gently until all is mixed and gently heated through
  • Arrange your cooked pasta on a plate and add the mix of crab and tomato
  • Scatter with a few bits of the coriander and serve with the lime if using.